Australia Coral Sea
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Department of State Washington File: Interior Secretary Addresses U.S. Coral Reef Task Force
The action is in response to a March 4, 2004, petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, requesting that NOAA Fisheries Service list three species as threatened or endangered under the ESA -- staghorn coral, elkhorn coral and fused-staghorn coral, a hybrid of the elkhorn and staghorn corals. ... Coral reefs are among the world's most endangered ecosystems. Coral reefs protect coastlines from storm damage and prevent erosion. The oldest and largest structures made by living organisms on the planet, they provide shelter and food for as many as 10 million animal and plant species. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: NOAA Release on Warming of Tropical Waters, Coral Bleaching
In addition to Strong, the researchers are: Ed J. Kearns, University of Miami, and Kenji K. Gjovig, U.S. Naval Academy. The results of the research are published in the June 1, 2000, edition of the American Geophysical Union's Geophysical Research Letters. ... Rising temperatures in coral reef environments cause more algae to grow and spread, killing coral and turning the colorful reefs ghost-white. Scientists have called attention to this phenomenon, alarmed that one of the world's richest pharmaceutical sources and coastline protectors will disappear. Global warming is among the potential causes of the rising temperatures that threaten coral. ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TEXT: CLINTON ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PRESERVE U.S. CORAL REEFS
Section 1. Definitions. (a) "U.S. coral reef ecosystems" means those species, habitats, and other natural resources associated with coral reefs in all maritime areas and zones subject to the jurisdiction or control of the United States (e.g., Federal, State, territorial, or commonwealth waters), including reef systems in the south Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Ocean. (b) "U.S. Coral Reef Initiative" is an existing partnership between Federal agencies and State, territorial, commonwealth, and local governments, nongovern-mental organizations, and commercial interests to design and implement additional management, education, monitoring, research, and restoration efforts to conserve coral reef ecosystems for the use and enjoyment of future generations. The existing U.S. Islands Coral Reef Initiative strategy covers approximately 95 percent of U.S. coral reef ecosystems and is a key element of the overall U.S. Coral Reef Initiative. (c) "International Coral Reef Ini ... [Read More]
Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty
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American Australian Memorial Canberra Australia
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The Battle at Sea: Battle of the Coral Sea
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Site Map - U.S. Mission to Australia
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U.S.-Australia Ground Support for the Battle of the Coral Sea
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Battle of the Coral Sea - American Embassy Canberra
May 4, 2002 - Canberra Coral Sea Ball May 3, 2002 - Presidential Statement - Australian-American Friendship Week 2002 May 3, 2002 - National Ceremony to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 3 - May 12, 2002 - Australian-American Friendship Week May Events - Australian-American Associ ... [Read More]
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